Re: [IRCA] Poor Excuses kill this hobby

["J.D. Stephens" <jdstephens_99@xxxxxxxxx>]

Having caught up on my e-mails after a very enjoyable
holiday, I read with great interest through the "Poor
excuses" thread started by Mr. Rychalsky.  

Which prompts me to wish everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving, good DX, and say that the below is a
total load of crap!

73 - J.D. Stephens


> From: Konnie Rychalsky <dxbox87@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [IRCA] Poor Excuses kill this hobby
> 
> Jim,
>  
> With all due respect, you are a ham radio operator,
> and the reference at the bottom of your recent post
> ( QRZ.com ) does an excellent job at  "defining"
> what a QSL is, unless you have redefined it.  I in
> no way suggested that you insist upon the
> testing-station that you educate them, but come on
> now.... you "ARE" a ham radio operator.... and
> wouldn't it help to a) when you ask a station to run
> a test, ask them if they have a QSL available, b) if
> not, offer one, and c) it would be nice to let us
> know?????  Ham radio operators know what QSLs are,
> and no news to you I'm sure.  Aren't you of all
> people suppossed to encourage the hobby of radio? 
> Doesn't Ham radio include QSLs???
>  
> To everyone on this list, are you implying that even
> if you do coordinate a DX test, it's possible a QSL
> will not be issued?  If indeed possible, isn't it
> worth asking?  Most QSLs I receive from stations are
> from those who were or currently are Ham radio
> operators.  I will remain gratefull with a "QSL."  I
> include a friendly letter with my reports showing
> examples of QSLs, even on an idea for a quick
> make-shift QSL if the station doesn't have one [and
> I'll add I've received phonecalls in return stating
> they were interested.]  Maybe if you'll ask, you'll
> be surprised on the answer, and therefore help the
> station and the hobby.  The reason for hearing a
> distant station is to have your reception confirmed,
> as proof, and that is done via a QSL card.  Somehow,
> coordinating a test and not checking into a QSL
> response just falls short to the "hobby" that began
> long before you or I were even born.  To settle for
> less, doesn't help the hobby.  Personally, anything
> less is just that, !
>  something less.
>  
> I believe your response has lead me to question if
> it is worth staying up, or getting up, to listen to
> a test anymore.  Who's suppossed to share the DX &
> QSL with the station, if the test coordinator
> doesn't?  Don't you think that if a station will not
> issue a QSL, we should know that ahead of time?  I
> cannot find your explanation to ask, or educate,
> adequatly helps the hobby.
>  
> A fish is a fish, a worm is a worm, and a QSL is a
> QSL.  As for "these days" one of the problems of
> receiving less than a QSL just may be found in your
> response.  Maybe instead of a stamp, each DXer can
> send in a dollar, and with the $10 - $20, you can
> supply the station with a gift...uh, QSL cards!!!!!!
> about 100 worth.  You will have left the hobby a
> better place than you found it.
>  
> Then, dxers will be gratefull to you and the IRCA
> for making a difference.  What is the IRCA for
> anyway?  And coming from a Ham radio operator
> ????????????
>  
> God, that was simple.  People, stop settling for
> less, and poor excuses.  Get involved in your hobby!
>  Stop looking for what you can get, and add
> selfishly to a raggetty old shoe box full of mold
> and mildew stuck in a closet that won't see light
> for another ten years... and starting looking on how
> to give to others, including an education on what a
> QSL really is, and supply them.  There needs to be a
> serious attitude shift here.  That should start the
> keyboards clicking, eh?
>  
> Konnie
> SW CT


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